Comparison

Structural Engineering Calc. vs F Numbers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Structural Engineering Calc.

This app provides 59 essential structural engineering formulas for columns, beams, base plates, composite beams, and connections. It offers instant demand/capacity checks, a built-in AISC section database, and material references, supporting both USCS and SI units for on-site or office use.

Highlights
  • 59 structural formulas
  • Instant demand/capacity checks
  • Built-in AISC section database
  • Material and code references
  • USCS & SI unit support
  • Pass/Fail visual indicators
Features
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Structural Engineering Calculator delivers 59 AISC and ACI structural formulas with instant results, demand/capacity checks, a built-in AISC section database, and material references — all in one app. Whether you’re on site, in the office, or reviewing drawings, every calculation you need is in your pocket. 59 STRUCTURAL FORMULAS COLUMNS Critical Ratio (Cc), Effective Length Factor (K), Slenderness Ratio (KL/r), Allowable Compressive Stress (Sr less than Cc), Allowable Compressive Stress (Sr greater than Cc), Safety Factor, Maximum Axial Load. BEAMS Shear Capacity of Flexural Members, Allowable Bending Stress (Compact and Noncompact), Moment Gradient Factor (Cb), Allowable Flange Bending Stress, Plastic Moment (Mp), Lateral Unbraced Lengths (Lp and Lr), Limiting Buckling Moment (Mr), Nominal Moment (Mn), Critical Elastic Moment (Mcr), Allowable Shear Stress, Beam Deflection for UDL and Point Load. BASE PLATES Base Plate Area, Plate Thickness, Bearing Pressure, Flange and Web Thickness, Plate Dimensions N and B. COMPOSITE BEAMS Horizontal Shear for Concrete and Steel, Number of Shear Connectors, Transformed Section Properties, Modular Ratio, Elastic Neutral Axis. CONNECTIONS Allowable Shear with Tension Field Action, Allowable Bearing Stress for Rollers and Rockers, Axial Stress for Concentrated Loads, Allowable Bearing Stress on Fasteners, Number of Shear Connectors, Total Horizontal Shear. AISC CODE REFERENCES Every formula links directly to AISC and ACI clauses — AISC 360-16, AISC ASD 9th Edition, ACI 318-19, and AISC Design Guide 3. PASS / FAIL CHECK Instant visual adequacy check with demand/capacity ratio — green for PASS, red for FAIL. AISC SECTION PICKER Browse W-shapes (AISC 15th Edition) and auto-fill section properties instantly. REFERENCE TAB Built-in library with W-sections (W4–W44), ASTM materials (A36, A992, A572, A500, A325, A490, F1554), weld electrodes, concrete grades, and codes. USCS & SI UNITS Switch anytime between USCS (in, kip, ksi) and SI (mm, MPa) with automatic conversion. All section and material data included. Supports both USCS and SI units. Compatible with iPhone and iPad. One-time purchase — no subscriptions. References: AISC Steel Construction Manual 15th Edition, AISC 360-16, AISC ASD 9th Edition, ACI 318-19, AISC Design Guide 3.

About

F Numbers

Quickly find filler metal groupings for welding procedures and performance qualifications. Access classifications with descriptions of intended use, based on ASME and AWS standards.

Highlights
  • Filler metal grouping lookup
  • Welding procedure qualification
  • Performance qualification data
  • Classification descriptions
  • ASME Section IX data
  • AWS standards data
Features
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F Numbers: Quick lookup of filler metal groupings for welding procedure and performance qualification. Lookup includes classifications with respective descriptions of intended use. Data is provided by C-spec. F-numbers and A-numbers assignments are based on ASME Section IX Table QW-432 and QW-442, ASME Section II Part C, AWS B2.1 Table B1 and B2, and AWS A5.1 through AWS A5.36.

Screenshots

Structural Engineering Calc.4 screens
F Numbers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: F Numbers at Free against Structural Engineering Calc.'s $5.99. F Numbers also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Structural Engineering Calc.'s advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 3). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

F Numbers is free to download; Structural Engineering Calc. costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

F Numbers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Structural Engineering Calc. has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Structural Engineering Calc. ships an update every 10 months, F Numbers every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Structural Engineering Calc. versus F Numbers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStructural Engineering Calc.F Numbers
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (20 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHIASMEIX CORPORATION

Customer experience

Structural Engineering Calc.

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

F Numbers

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Structural Engineering Calc.

No in-app purchases

None

F Numbers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Structural Engineering Calc. free?
Structural Engineering Calc. costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is F Numbers free?
F Numbers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Structural Engineering Calc. or F Numbers?
F Numbers is rated higher. Structural Engineering Calc. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while F Numbers averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Structural Engineering Calc. or F Numbers have ads?
Neither Structural Engineering Calc. nor F Numbers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Structural Engineering Calc. or F Numbers?
Structural Engineering Calc. ships an update every 10 months, and F Numbers every 13 months. Most recently, Structural Engineering Calc. was updated on September 18, 2026 and F Numbers on June 1, 2026.

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